Role of local government officers in the implementation of national health insurance for poor peoples

Abstract

This study explains the performance of the local government in implementing the Indonesian national health insurance policy model for the poor. This study used qualitative research methods. In addition, in-depth interviews, observations, and document studies were used for data collection. The data analysis consisted of data reduction, display, conclusion drawing, and verification. The study results revealed the performance patterns of local government officials, such as local government officials' capabilities, bureaucratic culture, political interests, principles of universality, and financing of health coverage. Implementing a national health insurance policy for the poor people in Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia, has implications for a broader dimension, such as political, legal, economic, social, and cultural research, which has implications for the development of health resources, improvement of the population administration system, financing and quality, and cost control.